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Netflix Secures 'Catan' Rights for Films, Series, Live Action and Animation

Netflix frames the Catan universe for serious drama, with Guido and Benjamin Teuber among the producers.

Overview

  • The company announced the deal on X, saying the game's world will be brought to life across multiple formats.
  • Plans include films, series and other products, with both live action and animation in development.
  • Netflix series chief Jinny Howe said the game's strategy and negotiation at its core offer endless possibilities for serious drama.
  • Producers attached to the projects include creator Klaus Teuber's sons, Guido and Benjamin Teuber.
  • Created in 1995 by German designer Klaus Teuber, the board game became a global hit translated into more than 40 languages; Teuber died in 2023 at age 70.